Which 27" TV?

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 10:13 pm

I'm no good with electronic brand names.

Since this is one of my only options (Costco has a pitiful TV selection unless you want a LCD screen or have $3000), which of these 27" TV's seems like the best deal?

They're all about the same price. The main feature I'd want would be S-video so that rules out the Sharp.

Any ideas?

http://www.kmart.com/family/index.jsp?c ... 867.784872

XSeaNX · Post by **XSeaNX** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 10:22 pm

anything phillips, magnavox, or phillips magnavox. the best in that bunch IMHO.

unless you see anything trinitron lol

Shagster · Post by **Shagster** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 10:56 pm

my toshiba 32" is awsome

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 11:03 pm

Originally posted by THEshaggy
my toshiba 32" is awsome

Stick to the subject please

Shagster · Post by **Shagster** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 11:05 pm

Originally posted by Humboldt

Stick to the subject please

ummmmm...my toshiba, er, 27" really rocks!

Qwijib0 · Post by **Qwijib0** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 11:12 pm

Phillips has the best tube for the money... I love my 19", and a friend has a just-as-great-looking 25" No reason why the 27" would be any different.

jeep725 · Post by **jeep725** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 11:14 pm

Actually I have a Toshiba also, and it rocks. 27" flat screen. Got it at Best Buy for $499. I haven't priced them since, maybe they've lowered the price...

Shagster · Post by **Shagster** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 11:19 pm

Originally posted by jeep725
Actually I have a Toshiba also, and it rocks. 27" flat screen. Got it at Best Buy for $499. I haven't priced them since, maybe they've lowered the price...

right on jeep...

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Aug 10, 2002 12:14 am

Originally posted by THEshaggy

ummmmm...my toshiba, er, 27" really rocks!

I was kidding.

But now I'm furious.

Toshiba is not on the list.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Aug 10, 2002 12:20 am

hey humboldt, i have a old zenith 20" tv that is not even "cable ready" but it has a kick butt picture and has never let me down, this thing is about 15 years old.

Shagster · Post by **Shagster** » Sat Aug 10, 2002 12:31 am

hmm, id probably say panasonic

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sat Aug 10, 2002 12:40 am

My only advice is to stick away with RCA non-HD TVs or moth Zenith models.

The picture on Zenith sets went downhill a decade ago or so, when they moved most of their plants to Mexico and elsewhere. Some people even claim to be able to tell which plant their TV was made at by the defects in the picture.

jeep725 · Post by **jeep725** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 7:03 pm

Originally posted by BIGJIMSLATE
My only advice is to stick away with RCA non-HD TVs or moth Zenith models.

The picture on Zenith sets went downhill a decade ago or so, when they moved most of their plants to Mexico and elsewhere. Some people even claim to be able to tell which plant their TV was made at by the defects in the picture.

Yeah, my Toshiba replaced the Zenith I got in approx 1995. It lost the green in the picture a couple years ago and I just dealt with it. So mine lasted a whopping 5 years!

tao_jones · Post by **tao_jones** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 8:30 pm

Philips Magnavox 27PS60S 27-Inch Stereo TV/Monitor looks pretty good but would better is black, philips/magnavox last forever too and have great quality and features for the price....i used to work @ kmart in the elctronics dept and maganvox was the only brand we didnt have a problem with, the RCA's are junk.....hope this helps

911GT198 · Post by **911GT198** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 9:46 pm

If they are all the same price and size i would go with Sony. we have a few and they last forever and are great quality.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 9:56 pm

VVega=AVVesome

Jesse23 · Post by **Jesse23** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 10:13 pm

JVC makes an excellent line of tvs

Incognito · Post by **Incognito** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 11:48 pm

27" Sony trinitron for $500

you cant beat it

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Mon Aug 12, 2002 1:14 am

Originally posted by Incognito
27" Sony trinitron for $500

you cant beat it

I have to...I don't have anywhere near $500 to spend on a TV.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Mon Aug 12, 2002 1:19 am

Ahh you didn't mention a price limit... Then do a Magnavox. We have two of them (a 27 and a 19) and they've been great TV's.

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Mon Aug 12, 2002 1:59 am

Originally posted by BIGJIMSLATE
My only advice is to stick away with RCA non-HD TVs or moth Zenith models.

The picture on Zenith sets went downhill a decade ago or so, when they moved most of their plants to Mexico and elsewhere. Some people even claim to be able to tell which plant their TV was made at by the defects in the picture.

I agree with BJS. My Zenith's picture tanked after 1.5 to 2 years. Very disappointed.

Of those from which to choose, definitely get the Phillips.

Blisster · Post by **Blisster** » Mon Aug 12, 2002 3:08 am

Originally posted by jeep725

Yeah, my Toshiba replaced the Zenith I got in approx 1995. It lost the green in the picture a couple years ago and I just dealt with it. So mine lasted a whopping 5 years!

The EXACT same thing happened to my 27" Zenith no more than 2.5 years after i bought the damn thing!!!!!
I took it in to have it repaired to the tune of 100.00, worked fine, for about 3 weeks!!!! then ZAP, no more green!. Took it back twice but still no go, finally just put it out on the sidewalk in fornt of my appartment and kissed my 500 bux goodbye and went and bought a 36" Sony WEGA. This thing ROCKS!!!!!!!!

Do not buy a Zenith Humboldt!!!!! they suck!!!!!